Benjamin Ward  1926-2002 "I decided long ago Never to walk in anyone's shadow If I fail, if I succeed, At least I lived as I believe, No matter what they take from me, They can't take away my Dignity." Printed in the the Service Program Written Tributes May Be Made at: www.mem.com   Known as a Giant Man Who Commanded Respect!  Commissioner Ward Started out as a Street Cop and become New York City's  First African American Black Top Cop who also earned a Law Degree while working his way to the TOP!! Ben Ward's vision directed both NYPD and Correction.

Ralph E. Smith   Publisher

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